BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FIT Events - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FIT Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FIT Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T134500 DTSTAMP:20260422T173758Z CREATED:20260422T173758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T173758Z UID:10007956-1778158800-1778161500@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Global Exchange\, Local Impact: Lessons from FIT’s IFFTI 2026 Delegation to Vietnam DESCRIPTION:What happens when FIT goes global? Between April 13 and 17\, 2026\, a delegation of faculty from FIT New York City and FIT Florence traveled to Ho Chi Minh City to take part in the IFFTI Annual Conference\, hosted by RMIT University Vietnam\, bringing together leading fashion and textile institutes from around the world. \nSupported by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and the Office of International Programs\, FIT faculty shared ideas\, explored new approaches to fashion education\, and connected with an international network shaping the future of the industry. \nJoin us to discover what they learned\, from emerging global trends to innovative teaching practices\, and how these insights will directly impact the experience of students at FIT\, both in New York and Florence. How do global conversations translate into real opportunities\, inside and beyond the classroom? \nFIT in New York: \n\nSusanne Goetz\, Textile/Surface Design\nTheanne Schiros\, Science and Math\nLaticha Brown\, Fashion Business Management\nRamona Dunlap\, Fashion Business Management\nKeith Fraley\, Fashion Business Management\n\nFIT in Florence: \n\nSara Paci\, History of Art\nKelly Denooyer\, Fashion Business Management\n\nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. \n REGISTER VIA GOOGLE FORM URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-global-exchange-local-impact-lessons-from-fits-iffti-2026-delegation-to-vietnam/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Online Event,Panel Discussion,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T134500 DTSTAMP:20260331T164559Z CREATED:20260331T164350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164559Z UID:10007936-1775566800-1775569500@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT + Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Reimagining Educational Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual talk with Harita Kapur\, lecturer at the School of Fashion and Sustainability\, Whitecliffe College\, Auckland\, New Zealand. \nBuilt on research in ecological design thinking\, Indigenous methodologies\, and curriculum development\, this presentation emphasizes how design education can adapt to address increasing planetary challenges. It highlights the importance of incorporating Earth-centered\, regenerative\, cultural\, and Indigenous perspectives into teaching practices. \nThis event is held in partnership with FIT’s 20th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference\, April 8 and 9. Learn more at fitnyc.edu/sustainabilityconference. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. \n REGISTER VIA GOOGLE FORM URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-sustainable-business-and-design-conference-reimagining-educational-ecosystems/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.fitnyc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Staff_Harita-Kapur.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T134500 DTSTAMP:20260317T195207Z CREATED:20260317T195207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T195207Z UID:10007920-1774357200-1774359900@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Entering India’s Fragrance Market\, from Analysis to Launch DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation that highlights a student project focused on India and global cosmetics and fragrance brand management. A team of Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing students will share what they learned in the course taught by Professor Delphine Horvath and how they applied it to a real-world challenge: expanding a fragrance brand into the Indian market. \nThe presentation covers a two-part project: first\, an in-depth study of India’s market characteristics and potential\, and second\, the development of a localized strategy to successfully launch a fragrance brand in India. The session also features insights from an industry professional and the FIT librarians who supported the research process. \nCosmetics and Fragrance Marketing students:\nMeann Ho\, Amir Farsi\, Elaine Yang\, Litzy Hernandez \nSpeakers: \n\nJodie Kassack\, industry professional\nHelen Lane\, FIT Library\nNaomi Schwer Bricker\, FIT Library\nDelphine Horvath\, Associate Professor\, Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing\n\nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public.  \n REGISTER VIA GOOGLE FORM URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-entering-indias-fragrance-market-from-analysis-to-launch/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.fitnyc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screen-Shot-2026-03-17-at-3.47.54-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260218T210206Z CREATED:20260218T210206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T210206Z UID:10007886-1772025300-1772028000@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Deeply Layered and Beautiful Morocco: On Art\, Design\, and Cross-Cultural Exchange in January 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation that introduces highlights from a three-week study abroad program to Morocco in January 2026. \nWhat did the students learn about Morocco’s art\, cultures\, design\, and craft traditions? By tracing encounters with local educators and artisans\, History of Art Professor Jennifer Miyuki Babcock and participating students\, Odalis Bonilla and Gherese Felipe\, highlight how cross-cultural exchange fostered a deeper understanding of Morocco’s fascinating histories and contemporary creative design and art practices. \n\nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public.  \n REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-deeply-layered-and-beautiful-morocco-on-art-design-and-cross-cultural-exchange-in-january-2026/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T134500 DTSTAMP:20251201T202559Z CREATED:20251201T202559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202559Z UID:10007835-1765458000-1765460700@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Commemorating the U.N. at 80: Hand-Printed Scarves by FIT Textile/Surface Design Students DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation by BFA students from the Textile/Surface Design program who will introduce us to their personal and innovative design concepts for hand screen-printed commemorative scarves—each one a wearable reminder of the significance of the U.N. charter 80 years after its signing. \nThey were created in the FIT course TD 361 Screen Printing Scarves: A Global Perspective taught by Professor Susanne Goetz\, which approaches scarves as more than just a decorative accessory but as a powerful medium for self-expression\, cultural identity\, and social commentary. The students researched the diverse meanings and uses of scarves in specific historical\, geographic\, and cultural contexts and studied historic and contemporary references. \nThe scarves will be exhibited at the United Nations\, December 2–30\, 2025\, in the Lobby of the Albano Building\, 305 East 46th St.\, and at FIT in the Feldman Lobby Jan. 21–Feb. 22\, 2026. \nThe exhibitions feature work by the following students: \nMaliha Ayaz\, Nur Balci\, Maguy Berry\, Sofia Bertoletti-Phares\, Alice Chekunova\, Hazel Choi\, Mehreen Farihah Kha\, Arda Hajjar\, Sophia Herrera\, Sumbhav Jain\, Anagha Kamlapurkar\, Sabrina Korompis\, Lesly Lozano\, Kornilia Makrygeorgou\, Kayla Mantell\, Amayah Meas\, Vrushti Mehta\, Nana Osako\, Julia Plante\, Giovanna Ricci\, Alexis Ridge\, Toby Wyman \nProfessor Susanne Goetz is the chair of the Textile/Surface Design Department. She has international experience in printed textile design\, sustainable textiles\, and artisanship\, with a focus on digital and traditional approaches to design and production. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on textile biomaterials and global sustainable design practices. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public.  \n REGISTER FOR THIS GLOBALLY CONNECTED EVENT URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-commemorating-the-u-n-at-80-hand-printed-scarves-by-fit-textile-surface-design-students/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T134500 DTSTAMP:20251112T223430Z CREATED:20251112T223430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T223430Z UID:10007827-1764075600-1764078300@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Leaning In and Learning From Our Colleagues at the Swedish School of Textiles DESCRIPTION:Fashion Business Management Associate Professor Ann Cantrell recently spent a week at the University of Borås in Sweden on an IFFTI Exchange. Join us to hear about what she learned while she was there. \nThe University of Borås houses the world famous Swedish School of Textiles\, located in their Textile Fashion Center\, a textile hub where education\, companies\, incubators\, and more meet. It’s all under the same roof\, in Borås\, a city renowned for its long textile history. They are also leading the national platform for sustainable fashion and textiles—Textile & Fashion 2030—a task given by the Swedish government. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public.  \n REGISTER FOR THIS GLOBALLY CONNECTED EVENT URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-leaning-in-and-learning-from-our-colleagues-at-the-swedish-school-of-textiles/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T134500 DTSTAMP:20250908T221249Z CREATED:20250908T221249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T221249Z UID:10007749-1758027600-1758030300@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Meet Three of our New Faculty in Liberal Arts and Sciences DESCRIPTION:Pushpi Paranamana. Yanhong Zuo. Soroush Marouzi. \nMeet three of the new faculty in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences\, and learn about the international aspects of their teaching and research. Join us for a virtual conversation featuring: \n\nDr. Pushpi Paranamana\, Math\nDr. Yanhong Zuo\, Educational Skills\nDr. Soroush Marouzi\, Philosophy\n\nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; register on the Globally Connected webpage.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-meet-three-of-our-new-faculty-in-liberal-arts-and-sciences/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T134500 DTSTAMP:20250428T161615Z CREATED:20250428T161615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T161615Z UID:10007688-1746536400-1746539100@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Shibori\, Cultures in Cloth DESCRIPTION:Clockwise from top left: Wada\, Osako\, Kawamura\, and Salama.\nJoin us for a virtual conversation featuring FIT Professor Yuniya (Yuni) Kawamura\, the World Shibori Network Foundation’s Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada and David Salama\, and FIT student Nana Osako. \nYoshiko Iwamoto Wada is a scholar\, curator\, artist\, and exponent of traditional and contemporary textile art and design. She is the founder of Shi⧫Bo⧫Ri by World Shibori Network Foundation. \nYuniya (Yuni) Kawamura is a professor of Sociology in the Social Sciences Department. \nDavid Salama is an artist by training with a BFA in Graphic Design from Tyler School of Art and a deep interest in all the arts. \nNana Osako is currently enrolled in the Textile/Surface Design BFA program at FIT. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; register on the Globally Connected webpage.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-shibori-cultures-in-cloth/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Online Event,Panel Discussion,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T134500 DTSTAMP:20250414T134610Z CREATED:20250414T134610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T134610Z UID:10007675-1745931600-1745934300@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Production Management and the Fashion Industry\, Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape DESCRIPTION:Craig Dana. Salvatore Giardina. \nJoin us for a virtual conversation about production management and the fashion industry in today’s changing global landscape featuring FIT professors Salvatore Giardina and Craig Dana from the Department of Production Management at the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER FOR THIS GLOBALLY CONNECTED EVENT. URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-production-management-and-the-fashion-industry-adapting-to-a-changing-global-landscape/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T134500 DTSTAMP:20250331T191519Z CREATED:20250324T214735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T191519Z UID:10007659-1743512400-1743515100@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Bir öğrencinin hayatı: Showcasing FIT's Dual Degree Program with Istanbul Technical University DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion showcasing the dual degree program that FIT has with Istanbul Technical University (ITU). Three ITU students studying at FIT—Ecem Keskin\, Zeynep Donmez\, and Bilgesu Buyuk—will share their backgrounds and experiences as students in both Turkey and the U.S.\, and as future fashion and textile designers in Turkey. \nModerated by Nilcem “Nilly” Stitt\, the FIT ITU/Turkish cultural liaison\, and a Fashion Design professor. \nNilcem “Nilly” Stitt is a distinguished menswear designer with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry. Educated in some of the world’s fashion capitals—London\, Milan\, New York\, and Istanbul—she has honed a unique aesthetic that blends contemporary style with timeless craftsmanship. \nNilly has worked with leading fashion brands in New York and launched her own label YAKA New York\, which reflects a dedication to quality and innovative design. Coupled with production expertise gained in Istanbul\, she brings a comprehensive understanding of both design and manufacturing processes to her work. \nCurrently\, she is a professor at Fashion Institute of Technology\, where she inspires the next generation of designers through a combination of hands-on experience and innovative teaching methods. She is also a Turkish Cultural Liaison for ITU dual degree students\, where she helps students integrate socially and academically by guiding them. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER ONLINE. URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/bir-ogrencinin-hayati-showcasing-fits-dual-degree-program-with-istanbul-technical-university/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Online Event,Panel Discussion,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T134500 DTSTAMP:20250228T183337Z CREATED:20250228T183337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T183337Z UID:10007638-1741698000-1741700700@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT Presents: The Instituto Técnico Superior Mercy Jácquez (ITESUMJ) in the Dominican Republic DESCRIPTION:Arvi María Mármol Hernández Zaida Godoy Navarro ITESUMJ founder and FIT alumna Mercy Jácquez. \nA virtual conversation between students from the Instituto Técnico Superior Mercy Jácquez (ITESUMJ) and FIT students about studying at their institutions\, how they spend their time\, and what they hope for their future careers in design. The founder of ITESUMJ was Mercy Jácquez\, a graduate of FIT in the late 1970s. The conversation will be moderated by FIT professor Zaida Godoy Navarro and ITESUMJ professor and head of Admissions\, Engagement\, and Outreach Arvi María Mármol Hernández\, and will be held in English and Spanish. \nZaida Godoy Navarro is assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at FIT. She received her PhD in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Languages at The Graduate Center at CUNY. In her research on contemporary Latin-American and Latinx theater\, she explores representations of violence\, social justice\, immigration and issues of gender with a special emphasis on masculinities. \nArvi María Mármol Hernández is head of Admissions\, Engagement and Outreach Coordinator\, and Public Relations Manager at the Instituto Técnico Superior Mercy Jácquez (ITESUMJ). At this institution\, the first Higher Education in the Dominican Republic to be specialized in Interior and Fashion Design\, she also teaches about the Dominican Constitution\, Professional Ethics\, Technical English\, and Thesis Dissertation. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER ONLINE. URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-presents-the-instituto-tecnico-superior-mercy-jacquez-itesumj-in-the-dominican-republic/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T134500 DTSTAMP:20241107T161618Z CREATED:20241107T161618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T161618Z UID:10007535-1732107600-1732110300@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: A Talk with Patricia Michaels of Taos Pueblo DESCRIPTION:Patricia Michaels\, whose designs are featured in the FIT’s Art and Design Gallery’s exhibition Lighted Earth\, on display from November 7 through December 1\, will discuss the global aspects of her work. A collaboration between FIT and the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, the exhibition features work by students from both institutions. Michaels is a 2024 IAIA artist-in-residence. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; a link to the talk will be posted on the Globally Connected website shortly. URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-a-talk-with-patricia-michaels-of-taos-pueblo/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T140000 DTSTAMP:20241029T184004Z CREATED:20241029T184004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T184004Z UID:10007527-1730898000-1730901600@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Textiles in Africa\, Focus on South Africa DESCRIPTION:Sindiso Khumalo\, from the Minty Collection\, spring 2021\, South Africa.\nPlease join us for a virtual talk about traditional and modern textiles in South Africa\, featuring: \nElizabeth Way is curator of Costume and Accessories at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology\, where her recent exhibitions include Fresh\, Fly\, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style (2023)\, Food & Fashion (2023)\, and Africa’s Fashion Diaspora (on view through December 29\, 2024). \nLorenza Wong is an adjunct professor in Textiles Development and Marketing\, and leader in fashion and apparel with 30 years of experience. She is bringing a group of FIT students to South Africa in June 2025\, TS275: Farm to Fabric: South Africa. \nBupe Mucheka is an international student from Johannesburg\, South Africa\, and Lusaka\, Zambia. Her major is Advertising and Marketing Communications AAS ‘24. On campus she is a Cultural Fellow\, an orientation leader\, resident assistant\, and a student tour guide\, and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Black Student Union. \nFrances van Hasselt is a designer and entrepreneur focusing on mohair textiles based in South Africa. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-textiles-in-africa-focus-on-south-africa/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Conversation,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000 DTSTAMP:20240924T164135Z CREATED:20240923T210956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T164135Z UID:10007509-1727874000-1727877600@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Confluence of Tradition and Modernity in Textile Art DESCRIPTION:Join Sunaina Bhalla for a fascinating exploration of how traditional textile techniques blend with modern artistic expressions. \nSunaina Bhalla is a contemporary artist of Indian origin\, living in Singapore. Educated in India\, she moved to Tokyo in the late ’90s and has spent the last two decades in various parts of North and South Asia. Having completed her formal education as a textile designer specializing in print\, she chose to pursue an immersive education in the traditional art form of Nihonga in Japan\, where she spent five years studying under Suiko Ohta-sensei of the Kyoshin-Do school. Bhalla completed her Masters of Fine Arts degree from Goldsmiths University\, London\, and Lasalle College of the Arts\, where her thesis topic was “The Gesture and the Ritual of Pain.” \nHer work revolves around the repetitive and ritualistic nature of gestures and their traces. She explores the transformative effects of the deliberate infliction of pain on the human body during the curative process of alleviating disease and decay. By using industrial materials analogous to the fragile nature of the body\, juxtaposed with fabric and embroidery\, she examines the passage of time and the mark-making that documents this process. Bhalla is currently researching traditional healing practices in Singapore and South East Asia that employ natural remedies like herbs in chronic health conditions. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-confluence-of-tradition-and-modernity-in-textile-art/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T134500 DTSTAMP:20240911T170814Z CREATED:20240911T155424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T170814Z UID:10006997-1726750800-1726753500@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Meet Our New Faculty in the Liberal Arts\, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:José Blanco\n \n \n \n \n \n Dianne Bellino\n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Ballesteros\n \n \n\nGlobally Connected @ FIT is back for fall 2024 with “Meet New FIT Liberal Arts Faculty Members: Hear About the Global Aspects of Their Research.” \nJosé Blanco\, History of Art\nJosé is an associate professor in the History of Art department. His research focuses on dress and popular culture in the second half of the 20th century\, with an emphasis on men’s fashion. \nDianne Bellino\, Film Production\nDianne is assistant professor for Film\, Media\, and Performing Arts. She makes narrative films\, both live action and animation\, in which the everyday meets the irrational\, mysterious\, and unknowable. \nChristine Ballesteros\, Math\nChristine is an assistant professor of mathematics. She holds a master’s degree in actuarial science from the University of the Philippines and a PhD in computational mathematics from Tokyo Metropolitan University\, where she specialized on the efficiency of implementing cryptographic pairings over hyperelliptic curves. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-meet-our-new-faculty-in-the-liberal-arts-part-2/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T134500 DTSTAMP:20240911T170647Z CREATED:20240911T155419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T170647Z UID:10006996-1726578000-1726580700@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Globally Connected @ FIT: Meet Our New Faculty in the Liberal Arts\, Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Luke Hellwig\n \n \n \n \n \n Jaclyn Hilberg\n \n \n \n \n \n Todd Brown\n \n \n\nGlobally Connected @ FIT is back for fall 2024 with “Meet New FIT Liberal Arts Faculty Members: Hear About the Global Aspects of Their Research.” \nLuke Hellwig\, Color Science\, Science and Math\nLuke is an assistant professor of color science and a senior editor for Color Research and Application. \nJaclyn Hilberg\, Educational Skills\nJaclyn is assistant professor of English where she teaches courses in developmental English and ESL. \nTodd Brown\, Social Sciences\nTrained as an architect and environmental psychologist\, Todd is an assistant professor of psychology in the Social Sciences department. \nGlobally Connected @ FIT is hosted by the Office of International Programs\, History of Art\, and the Cultural Fellows. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/globally-connected-fit-meet-our-new-faculty-in-the-liberal-arts-part-1/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Online Event,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T183000 DTSTAMP:20240209T182528Z CREATED:20240206T221253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T182528Z UID:10006909-1709886600-1709922600@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:From Classroom to Workplace: Globalizing the Curriculum for the Future of Creative Business and Technology DESCRIPTION:Dr. Harvey Charles. Dr. Namrata Sharma. \nGlobalization is a reality in today’s interconnected world\, and organizations and companies are increasingly operating on a global scale. Graduates who have a global perspective and are able to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds are more likely to succeed and have an impact in these environments. Creative business and technology fields are constantly evolving\, and a global curriculum can expose students to new ideas\, techniques\, and sustainable best practices from around the world. \nThis conference will draw on the faculty expertise of FIT\, as well as two well-known international curriculum experts\, Dr. Namrata Sharma\, faculty at SUNY Oswego\, and an expert with the United Nations’ Harmony with Nature Knowledge Network\, and Dr. Harvey Charles\, vice provost for International Affairs\, University of Minnesota. It will provide an occasion to talk about how faculty\, and the administrators who support them\, can design globalized courses and curricula to better prepare students for success in the fields of creativity\, business and technology. Students equipped with global learning also have the power to create positive social change and help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. \nAttendees will learn ways that universities can globalize the curriculum\, how to engage faculty in all areas of the college who are designing and updating courses and programs\, including in science and technology\, strategies to harness the power of industry partnerships and internships to give students global learning experiences at home and abroad\, how to incorporate research with international student collaborators into the syllabus\, how to design innovative study abroad courses\, and how to use a global focus in courses as an opportunity to teach about sustainability\, diversity\, and equity. \nPlease mark your calendars and plan on joining us! \nThe conference will be held in person\, but all are welcome\, and attendees from further afar will be able to join virtually. \nFunded in part by Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) as an AIEA Thematic Forum. \nThis event is open to the public; FIT community members attend free with ID. REGISTER HERE.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/from-classroom-to-workplace-globalizing-the-curriculum-for-the-future-of-creative-business-and-technology/ LOCATION:Katie Murphy Amphitheatre\, Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Public ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu GEO:40.7127837;-74.0059413 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-74.0059413,40.7127837 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T163000 DTSTAMP:20180409T141930Z CREATED:20180409T141930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T141930Z UID:10003994-1523374200-1523377800@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Information Session on Fulbright Scholar Programs for FIT Faculty DESCRIPTION:The Office of International Programs invites FIT faculty to attend an information session about various Fulbright scholar opportunities. \nAmy Werbel\, Associate Professor in the History of Art Department\, former Fulbright Ambassador and Fulbright Scholar in China in 2011-2012\, will present about her teaching experience in China. \nProfessor Renee Cooper\, Assistant Chair of Fashion Business Management\, will relate how her Fulbright Scholar experience in Copenhagen\, Denmark\, in 2013\, has had an impact on her work and career. \nAssociate Professor Brenda Cowan\, Exhibition and Experience Design\, and Associate Professor Joseph Antee\, Fashion Business Management\, recent awardees of the Fulbright Specialist Award\, will describe their projects in the UK and Mexico along with the application process. \nFruit and cheese will be provided. Register here. \nThis event is for FIT faculty only.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/information-session-on-fulbright-scholar-programs-for-fit-faculty/ LOCATION:Robert Lagary Board Room\, Marvin Feldman Center\, Ninth Floor\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City \, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Information Session ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu GEO:40.7127837;-74.0059413 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robert Lagary Board Room Marvin Feldman Center Ninth Floor Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Marvin Feldman Center\, Ninth Floor\, Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-74.0059413,40.7127837 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T140000 DTSTAMP:20180312T202042Z CREATED:20180312T202042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T202042Z UID:10004239-1521464400-1521468000@events.fitnyc.edu SUMMARY:Chilean Fashion Design: A Brief History of Who We Are DESCRIPTION:The Office of International Programs sponsors a Lunch and Learn​ lecture given by Pitti Palacios titled “Chilean Fashion Design: A Brief History of Who We Are.” \nPalacios is a visiting professor from Duoc UC\, FIT’s partner university in Chile. Her talk is being supported in part by the 100\,000 Strong in the Americas grant the partners won together in December. She is here to attend the COIL conference\, meet our faculty\, and talk to students. She is a designer and an entrepreneur. \nAs an Industrial designer specializing on textile techniques\, Pitti Palacios is inspired by social\, ethical and sustainable design. Aware of cultural changes\, she has focused her work on preserving antique techniques and handmade work. \nWith several media appearances and initiatives supported by government\, she is a champion of slow fashion in Chile and design entrepreneurship. She participated in the “anti-mall” movement and founded the store Design for Valparaíso. \nShe was the first Chilean fashion designer to be selected to show her work at the Museo de la Moda in Santiago; in this context she also created a dress for the exhibition Diana: An Inspiration for the New Generation. \nShe firmly believes that design\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship are important motors of change to make a positive relevant impact on our society. \nThis event is for the FIT community only.  URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/chilean-fashion-design-a-brief-history-of-who-we-are/ LOCATION:Conference Center\, Seminar Room 4\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, 10001\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Gaudette":MAILTO:Helen_Gaudette@fitnyc.edu GEO:40.747025;-73.9941136 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Conference Center Seminar Room 4 Fashion Institute of Technology New York City NY 10001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fashion Institute of Technology:geo:-73.9941136,40.747025 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR